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Choral Institute

A WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO LOVE CHOIR!

Handbook | High School Choral Institute 2026

The High School Choral Institute Handbook 2026 seeks to be a comprehensive guide for our upcoming camp. Please read it thoroughly to familiarize yourselves with the camp's structure and our expectations.

ABOUT

This week-long camp provides an opportunity for high school students to engage in an honors-level music making choral experience. In addition to compelling rehearsal experiences, students will take elective classes such as Music Theory, Intro To Conducting, African Drumming, Group Voice Lessons, and participate in recreational activities all led by teaching artists who are leaders in their field. The High School Choral Institute will culminate in a performance in Studley Theatre.


Dr. John Wilson
Institute Director

Assistant Professor & Director of Choral Activities
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz


Mr. Michael McCormick
Institute Conducting Fellow

Choral Specialist
Department of Music
Princeton University

Mrs. Noël McCormick
Vocal Instructor

Biography

 

Additional Institute Faculty:

Dr. Kent Smith
Head of Voice Faculty
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz

Paul Chambers
Adjunct Faculty (Classical Percussion)
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz

COMMUTER & OVERNIGHT PACKAGES:

Through fundraising efforts, we are able to lower the cost of tuition from $575 to $475. 

  • Double room with meal plan: $1,157
    • $575 tuition
      • $475 tuition
    • $423 lodging
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Single room with meal plan: $1,579
    • $575 tuition
      • $475 tuition
    • $845 lodging
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Commuter with meal plan: $734
    • $575 tuition
      • $475 tuition
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Commuter only: $575
      • $475 tuition

Lodging

  • Overnight participants will stay in single or 2 person rooms in the residence halls on the SUNY New Paltz campus

*Meal Plan

  • Peregrine Dining Hall on campus can accommodate students with specific dietary needs and allergies. Meal plan is required for overnight participants.
  • Meal plan is required for all overnight participants and optional for commuters

Parking

  • Parking is free for commuting participants in any lot on campus EXCEPT for the Service Building Lot and resident student lots.
  • Click here for a campus map

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the 2026 camp has closed. If you have any questions, please contact John Wilson wilsonj@newpaltz.edu

Tuition

CAMP PAYMENT

Full camp payment is due by June 22, 2026.

Payment can be made through our gateway by clicking here.

*REFUND POLICY

$100.00 deposit is fully refundable if cancellation request is received before May 15, 2026.

QUESTIONS?

E-mail John Wilson at wilsonj@newpaltz.edu

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